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Cascina Chicco Barolo Rocche di Castelletto vs Geografico Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Cascina Chicco Barolo Rocche di Castelletto
Barolo, Italy · Nebbiolo
€35
The steal
Close cousin
Geografico Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese
€12 save €23

Tale of the taste

Cascina Chicco Barolo Rocche di Castelletto Geografico Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same red-fruit crunchBone-dry, both of themAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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